The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye (San Paulo Mix) (UK 12'') (1987)

The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye (San Paulo Mix) (UK 12'') (1987)

"Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. In 1987, British band The Communards had a hit with a Hi-NRG cover of the song, which was featured on their second album, Red. Their version reached number one in Spain and number two in Ireland, number four number the UK Singles Chart, 51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and peaked atnumber two on the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco chart in the U.S. The group had reached number one on those charts covering another 1970s classic, "Don't Leave Me This Way", in 1986. The cover was also a top 10 hit in several European countries and New Zealand. A music video was produced for this version of the song, directed by Andy Morahan. SIDE A: Never Can Say Goodbye (San Paulo Mix) 7:02 Remix – Freddy Bastone SIDE B: Never Can Say Goodbye (Dub) 6:22 Remix – Freddy Bastone '77 The Great Escape 2:16 VINYL GRADE: Vinyl: Near Mint Sleeve: Near Mint RELEASE INFORMATION: Label: London Records - LONXR 158 Format: Vinyl, 12", Single, 45 RPM Country: UK Released: 1987 Genre: Electronic Style: Synth-pop CREDITS: Producer – David Jacob Producer [Assistant] – Avril MacKintosh Written-By – Clifton Davis (tracks: A, B1), Somerville* (tracks: B2), Coles* (tracks: B2) NOTES: From the LP "RED"